‘The pain is still very real’: The Covenant School reflects a year after deadly school shooting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – On March 27, 2023, six people, including three children, lost their lives in a deadly shooting at The Covenant School in the Green Hills area of Nashville.

The Nashville community will forever remember nine-year-old students Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs, and William Kinney. Plus, substitute teacher Cynthia Peak; custodian Mike Hill; and Dr. Katherine Koonce, head of The Covenant School.

On Wednesday, the school released a statement reflecting on the deadly shooting that occurred a year ago.

The past year has been terribly difficult for our community, and the pain is still very real. Throughout this challenging time, our unwavering commitment has been to prioritize the well-being and healing of our students, families, teachers, and staff.

As we mark this painful anniversary, we find solace in the light that has emerged from the darkness. It is with profound gratitude that we acknowledge the overwhelming outpouring of love and support from our local Nashville community and around the world. Your kindness has been a beacon of hope, and the depth of your generosity profoundly moves us.

We continue to see all of the ways in which the Lord is providing for and loving our community. He has been and will continue to be our comfort and strength. 

The Covenant School

The Covenant School said the Bright Knights Fund has been established to help the school as they continue to move forward. If you would like to donate, click here.